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Santa Claus, portrayed by Stephen Rosales, greets Paisley Schroeder, 2, and Deb Bemm at a Christmas lunch in Sequim on Monday at the Carroll C. Kendall Unit of the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Olympic Peninsula. The annual lunch is hosted by the Khela family of Sequim which began hosting a community meal on Christmas 10 years ago as a way of giving back to the community. This year 20 turkeys and 10 hams were cooked to feed what’s estimated to be about 400 people. Children were able to choose up to four gifts, donated to the event by community members and the local branch of Toys for Tots. (Peter Segall/Peninsula Daily News)

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Holiday greetings

Santa Claus, portrayed by Stephen Rosales, greets Paisley Schroeder, 2, and Deb Bemm at a Christmas lunch in…

Todd Mielke.

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Administrator explains county government

Counties aren’t easy to run, Mielke says

A Christmas ornament hangs from the downtown Port Angeles Christmas tree as a pedestrian walks past the plaza at the Conrad Dyar Memorial Fountain. The tree, towering above the intersection at First and Laurel streets, will remain illuminated through the holiday season. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

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Merry Christmas

A Christmas ornament hangs from the downtown Port Angeles Christmas tree as a pedestrian walks past the plaza…

From left, Ted Krysinski, Jordan Pollock, Steve Craig, Andy Schmucker, Max Plattner and Rolf Schumann work at the Wooden Boat Festival circa 1996. (East Jefferson Fire Rescue)

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East Jefferson ‘EMS legend’ praised after retirement

Lead roles taken during 33 years of service

An excavator operated by Jad Groves of the Port Angeles Public Works Department removes the charred remains of the treehouse structure at the Dream Playground at Erickson Playfield on Thursday after much of the playground was destroyed by fire early Wednesday morning. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

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Volunteers, donations pour in for Dream Playground rebuild

Businesses also pledge their help through proceeds

Crime & Justice

Juvenile’s bail set; in court Tuesday

PORT ANGELES — The juvenile male arrested Wednesday morning shortly after a fire destroyed the Dream Playground in…

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Clallam, Jefferson counties named as finalist for $50 million grant

Investment would spur workforce development

Josie Atkisson, left, and her friend, Danielle Romano, both 6 of Port Angeles, wade through a flooded area around the play equipment at Shane Park in Port Angeles on Wednesday. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

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Flood waters to be removed at Port Angeles’ Shane Park

Drainage issues lead to rainwater collecting, Public Works official says

Life

Carols, Dickens among attractions this weekend

Holiday songs are among the traditions offered this weekend on the North Olympic Peninsula.

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Many ready to help rebuild community icon

Insurance, donation details unclear

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State sets aside 2,000 acres of forestland

Controversial Power Plant sale is canceled

Mark Nichols.

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Nichols: Case clearance, data are goals for 2024

Prosecuting attorney says new staff will help

Assistant Fire Chief Mike Sanders walks past the burnt remains of a play structure at the Dream Playground on Wednesday morning. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

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Well-loved amenity reduced to rubble

Port Angeles police investigating blaze as arson

Butch Zaharias, a captain and division chief with the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), checks in on drivers and fellow CERT members in festive garb during the Family Holiday Meal Bag distribution in Sequim’s Carrie Blake Park. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

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Sequim event hands out 1,200 holiday meals

Volunteers gather at Carrie Blake Community Park

After 28 years, Isobel Johnston’s agave plant started to bloom this summer and rose to about 22 feet. “I never ever thought it’d get that tall,” she said. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

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After 28 years, Sequim agave reaches 22 feet tall

Owner, fire district plan to start anew with seedling

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PT OKs lease for golf course

Changes yet to be accepted by group

Judy Willman, the daughter of Joe Rantz, is interviewed by Danika Chen, a 2023 Sequim graduate, in the Sequim High School Auditorium on Friday about elements of “The Boys in the Boat” film and how her father is portrayed. Willman said her dad would not want attention but would be OK with it if it supported causes such as restoring the historic ASUW Shell House and building a homeless youth house in Sequim. (Matthew Nash/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

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Students share in ‘The Boys in the Boat’ excitement

Momentum builds for Sequim homeless youth house

Arts & Entertainment

Tickets on sale for early screening at Deer Park

PORT ANGELES — Deer Park Cinema in Port Angeles is selling tickets now for an early access showing…

Drew MacEwen.

Politics

State Sen. MacEwen enters Congress race

Republican represents rural Mason County

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Holiday bazaars offer gift shopping

Holiday bazaars continue on the North Olympic Peninsula this weekend.